Preparation and tribological performance of electrodeposited Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coatings

TiB2 and Dy2O3 were used as codeposited particles in the preparation of Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coatings to improve its per-formance. Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coatings were prepared by electrodeposition method with a nickel cetyltrimethylanunonium bromide and hexadecylpyridinium bromide solution containing TiB2 and Dy2O3 particles. The content of codeposited TiB2 and Dy2O3 in the compos-ite coatings was controlled by adding TiB2 and Dy2O3 particles of different concentrations into the solution, respectively. The effects of TiB2 and Dy2O3 content on microhardness, wear mass loss and friction coefficients of composite coatings were investigated. The composite coat-ings were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometer (ICP-AES) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coatings showed higher microhardness, lower wear mass loss and friction coefficient compared with those of the pure Ni coating and Ni-TiB2 composite coatings. The wear mass loss of Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coatings was 9 and 1.57 times lower than that of the pure Ni coating and Ni-TiB2 composite coatings, respectively. The friction coefficient of pure Ni coating, Ni-TiB2 and Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coatings were 0.723, 0.815 and 0.619, respectively. Ni-TiB2-Dy2O3 composite coat-ings displayed the least friction coefficient among the three coatings. DY2O3 particles in composite coatings might serve as a solid lubricant between contact surfaces to decrease the friction coefficient and abate the wear of the composite coatings. The loading-bearing capacity and the wear-reducing effect of the Dy2O3 particles were closely related to the content of Dy2O3 particles in the composite coatings.     

Preparation and performance of electrodeposited Ni-TiB2-Sm2O3 composite coatings

Sm₂O₃ and TiB₂ were used as codeposited particles in electrodeposition Ni-TiB₂-Sm₂O₃ composite coatings to improve its performance. Ni-TiB₂-Sm₂O₃ composite coatings were electrodeposited in the nickel sulfate, hexadecylpyridinium bromide and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide solution containing TiB₂ and Sm₂O₃ particles. The content of codeposited Sm₂O₃ in the composite coating was controlled by changing the concentrations of Sm₂O₃ particles in the solution. The composite coatings were characterized with X-ray diffraction (XRD) and inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometer (ICP-AES). The effects of Sm₂O₃ content on microhardness, wear weight loss and friction coefficient of composite coatings were investigated, respectively. The microhardness of the Ni-TiB₂-Sm₂O₃ composite coatings was 19.35%, 16.58%, 2.03% higher than that of the Ni coating, Ni-Sm₂O₃ and Ni-TiB₂ composite coatings, respectively. The wear weight loss of the Ni-TiB₂-Sm₂O₃ composite coatings was 7, 2.33, 1.22 times lower than that of the Ni coating, Ni-Sm₂O₃ and Ni-TiB₂ composite coatings, respectively. The friction coefficient of the Ni coating, Ni-Sm₂O₃, Ni-TiB₂ and Ni-TiB₂-Sm₂O₃ composite coatings were 0.712, 0.649, 0.850 and 0.788, respectively. The loading-bearing capacity and the wear-reducing effect of the Sm₂O₃ particles were closely related to the content of Sm₂O₃ particles in the composite coatings.     

Structure and Mechanical Properties of Ni-P-Nano Al2O3 Composite Coatings Synthesized by Electroless Plating

Ni-P-nano Al2O3 composite coatings were deposited by electroless plating,and their microstructures were observed by SEM（scanning electron microscope）.The microhardness and the wear resistance of the Ni-P-nano Al2O3 composite coatings were measured using microhardness tester and block-on-ring tribometer,respectively,and the comparison with those of Ni-P coatings or Ni-P-micro Al2O3 coating was given.The influences of aging temperature on their hardness and wear resistance were analyzed.The results showed that the nano Al2O3 particles were distributed uniformly in the Ni-P-Al2O3 coatings.Among three kinds of Ni-P based coatings,the hardness and wear resistance of Ni-P-nano Al2O3 coatings were largest,and the maximum values could be obtained at 400 ℃.This indicated that the precipitation of nano Al2O3 particles would improve the hardness and wear resistance of the Ni-P coatings.     

Mechanical properties of UHMWPE/Sm₂O₃ composite shielding material

UHMWPE have good effect to slow down fast neutrons and Sm2O3 can absorb the thermal neutrons.A new style UHMWPE/ Sm2O3 composite shielding material was manufractured by hot-press moulding method.The microstructure and mechanical properties were characterized by IR and SEM.The results indicate that Sm2O3 distributed continuously,evenly in UHMWPE,and the interface was combined closely.Hardness of UHMWPE/Sm2O3 composites increased at first and decreased and tensile strength decreased with the increasing of Sm2O3 mass fraction.     

Al2O3含量对Ni-W-Al2O3复合镀层性能的影响

采用直流电沉积技术在45#钢基体上制备Ni-W-Al2O3复合镀层,通过显微硬度计、摩擦磨损试验机、划痕仪等研究Al2O3颗粒含量对复合镀层的力学性能及摩擦磨损性能等的影响,并用SEM、XRD对复合镀层的表面断面形貌、物相结构进行分析.结果表明,Ni-W-Al2O3复合镀层为晶态结构,其耐磨性能明显优于Ni-W镀层,且随着Al2O3颗粒含量的增加,复合镀层的摩擦系数呈现出先减小后增大趋势.磨损形式主要表现为粘着磨损与磨粒磨损.复合镀层与基体之间结合牢固,结合力大小约为70~80 N.当Al2O3含量为5 g/L时,复合镀层的综合性能最优.     

Tribological Properties of TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> Reinforced Nickel Based MMCs Produced by Pulse Electrodeposition Technique

Nickel–TiO₂ composite coatings were prepared under pulse current conditions by co-deposition of TiO₂ particles and nickel from a Watts type bath. The effect of TiO₂ particle concentration was studied on microhardness, friction coefficient and wear resistance. The morphological features and the structures were studied by scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction analysis and 3D profilometry facilities. A wide particle size range (between 95 and 140 nm) was chosen to provide a high dispersion and load bearing ability for the co-deposited layers. It was determined that increasing the particle concentration in the electrolyte dramatically increased the co-deposited TiO₂ particles in the coating. The results showed that the high concentration of TiO₂ particles in the electrolyte yielded the highest amount of particles co-deposited in the plating layer. The influence of the co-deposited TiO₂ volume on microstructure and tribological properties in the coating were investigated. The wear tests were carried out using a constant load by a reciprocating ball-on disk configuration. Wear loss and friction coefficients of Ni/TiO₂ composites were decreased by increasing TiO₂ content in the electrolyte because of the increasing content of TiO₂ in the deposited layer. The change in wear mechanisms by changing TiO₂ content was also determined.     

Probe into deposition mechanism of double pulse electrodepositing Ni-W-P matrix composite coatings containing CeO₂ and SiO₂ nano-particles

Ni-W-P matrix composite coatings reinforced by CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles were prepared on common carbon steel surface by double pulse electrodeposition and the deposition mechanism was discussed.The results showed that the composite coatings with amorphous structure were obtained as-deposited.The initial growth behavior had alternatives and the nucleation was inhomogeneous because of obvious composition fluctuation.With the pulse deposition time increasing,some pearlite microstructures of the substrate were covered by some deposits and the composition fluctuation disappeared.Forward pulse currents promoted to form a great number of atomic beams composed of Ni,W and P atoms or CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles as the core,which inhabited the growth of atomic beams.Reverse pulse currents eliminated concentration polarization and dissolved some surface boss of atomic beams.The solution of W and P atoms within Ni grains and embedding of CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles within Ni-W-P matrix metal made atomic arrangement disordered.Finally,the atomic beams grew to amorphous small particles.     

超音速等离子喷涂NiCr-Cr_3C_2涂层的组织结构与微动磨损性能

采用超音速等离子喷涂法在1045钢表面制备NiCr-Cr_3C_2涂层,分析涂层的微观结构及化学成分以及涂层的晶粒结构,利用MICROMET-6030显微硬度仪和Nano-test 600纳米压痕仪测定涂层的显微硬度与弹性模量,通过油润滑微动摩擦磨损试验测试涂层的微动磨损性能。结果表明,NiCr-Cr_3C_2涂层为明显的层状结构,具有单晶、纳米多晶与过渡区共存的复杂晶体学结构,显微硬度HV0.3高达998,约为基体材料硬度的3倍,弹性模量为224.6GPa;涂层的微动摩擦因数随载荷增大而减小,随温度升高而增大。喷涂层的抗微动摩擦磨损性能较基体优异,摩擦因数及体积磨损量分别比基体降低36.7%和55.6%。涂层的磨损机理以磨粒磨损和疲劳剥落为主。     

激光熔覆/离子渗硫复合改性层的表征与减摩行为

采用激光熔覆和离子渗硫复合处理在Ni基金属陶瓷涂层表面原位合成微纳米硫化物固体润滑薄膜,得到复合改性层。采用XRD、XPS、SEM、AFM、EPMA等方法对复合改性层进行了表征,在摩擦磨损实验机上研究了复合改性层干摩擦条件的摩擦磨损性能。结果表明,Ni基金属陶瓷涂层主要由γ-(Fe,Ni)、Cr2Ni3、Ni17W3、Fe0.64Ni0.36、WC、Cr7C3和CrSi2组成,显微硬度在550~625 HV0.2。渗硫层是一个3~4μm的灰黑色带状层,与基体之间无明显过渡,表面疏松而多孔,由微纳米级的尖岛状颗粒堆砌而成;渗硫层主要由单质Fe、Ni,FeS、FeS2、NiS等硫化物,Fe、Cr的氧化物组成。摩擦磨损实验结果表明,与Ni基金属陶瓷涂层相比,复合改性层的摩擦系数和磨损量都显著降低。     

Synthesis mechanism of Sm₂Fe₁₇ alloy produced in reduction-diffusion process

Sm2Fe17 alloy was the precursor of Sm2Fe17Nx magnetic materials.Reduction-diffusion(R/D) method was a new preparation process for the Sm2Fe17 alloy,and had been widely employed as a new preparation method for rare earth-transition metal intermetallic compounds.In this text,thermodynamics and kinetics for the synthesis of the Sm2Fe17 alloy by reduction-diffusion(R/D) method in the Ca-Sm2O3-Fe system were analyzed.The related synthesis mechanism of this reaction was investigated in detail by means of scanning electron microscope(SEM).The results showed that the thickness of the Sm2Fe17 alloy layer versus the reaction time could be fit by the parabola law,and its growth model was determined to be:(L0-L)2=43.848 t,the diffusion of Sm into Fe proceeded with the formation of the Sm2Fe17 phase from the very beginning of the reaction,and rich samarium phases,such as SmFe2 and SmFe3,were not formed,and the rate-determining step of the R/D reaction was found to be the peritectic reaction between liquid samarium and solid iron.     

硼化钼基涂层的制备及耐磨抗蚀性能研究

针对连续热镀锌生产线中沉没辊、轴套等零部件的腐蚀磨损问题,采用造粒烧结制备了MoB-Al2O3(MA)复合陶瓷粉末,采用等离子喷涂工艺制备了MA复合陶瓷涂层,测试了涂层的显微组织、显微硬度及耐熔融锌液腐蚀磨损性能.结果 表明,涂层显微组织均匀,显微硬度约1300HV100.采用细粒度粉末、粘结底层和封孔工艺制备的MA涂...     

电弧喷涂含陶瓷颗粒铝基复合涂层的微结构和性能

采用5052半硬铝带分别包覆Al_2O_3、SiC、B_4C、TiC陶瓷颗粒制备的粉芯丝材进行电弧喷涂试验,制备了含陶瓷颗粒的铝基复合涂层。利用光学显微镜、XRD分析了涂层的微观组织和相结构,测试了复合涂层的显微硬度、耐磨性及耐腐蚀性。研究结果表明,制备的铝基复合涂层中含有一定数量的未熔陶瓷颗粒,涂层较为致密,无明显缺陷。含陶瓷铝基涂层的物相主要由Al和所添加的陶瓷相构成,其中在含B_4C陶瓷涂层中还存在Al_3BC、Al_4C_3和AlB_2等新相。陶瓷颗粒的加入有利于提高铝基复合涂层的显微硬度,其中B_4C的加入使涂层中基体相显微硬度提高了1.5倍,这是由于B_4C陶瓷和Al反应生成Al_3BC、Al_4C_3和AlB_2硬质相。复合涂层的耐磨性均优于纯铝涂层,摩擦磨损的形式主要为粘着磨损。动电位极化腐蚀试验表明,含SiC和TiC陶瓷涂层具有较低的腐蚀电流,耐蚀性较好,含SiC陶瓷的复合涂层出现了明显的钝化现象。     

基于激光熔覆TiC/TiB2的钛合金表面组织及性能研究

在钛合金表面激光熔覆制备TiC/TiB₂复合涂层,分别采用SEM、显微硬度计和摩擦磨损设备分析了TiB₂+15%TiC复合涂层的微观组织和硬度、摩擦磨损性能。实验结果表明:涂层上部组织主要由粗大的TiB₂树枝晶和少量白色颗粒状的TiC/TiB共晶组织组成,涂层中部组织主要由棒状型、细针状型的TiB₂相和小块状的TiC相组成,涂层下部则由树枝型、块状TiB₂相、较大的片状TiC相和少量的小层片状金属间化合物TiAl组成。由测试结果可知,涂层硬度(960HV_0.2)约为基体的(350HV_0.2)的2.7倍。涂层的耐磨性能显著提高,涂层出现较少的剥落、细小磨痕和颗粒碎屑,基体表面主要是犁沟式的磨损。涂层的磨损量为1.132 mg是基体(5.342 mg)的20%。     

Ni–ZrO2 Composite Coating by Electro-Co-Deposition

In the present investigation Ni–ZrO₂ metal matrix composite coatings were prepared on steel substrate using watt’s type solution through electro-co-deposition process with different weight percentages of zirconia powder dispersed in the bath. In the coating, nickel is present with faceted appearance along with ZrO₂. The microhardness and wear resistance of the coatings increase with increasing weight percentage of particles content in the coating. The hardness of the resultant coatings was found to be 325 VHN for pure Ni coating whereas 401VHN for Ni–ZrO₂ (15 g/l ZrO₂) coating depending on the particle volume in the Ni matrix. The results also showed that the wear resistance of the composite coatings was improved as compared to unreinforced Ni deposited material. Strengthening of the coating was attributed to the ZrO₂ dispersion and partially favorable texture.     

Study on analysis of crystal structure in CeO₂ doped with Er₂O₃ or Gd₂O₃

To simulate the effects of burnable poison doping in nuclear fuel UO2,Er2O3(or Gd2O3)-doped CeO2 pellets were prepared. Changes in lattice constant and atomic disordering for CeO2 due to the Er2O3 and Gd2O3 doping were measured by means of XRD and XAFS. By the Er2O3 doping,the lattice constant decreased,and a disordering of lattice structure was induced in the samples. The doping with Er2O3 also induced the disordering of atomic arrangement around Er atoms,which was observed through the change in XAFS spectra. In contrast,the effect of Gd2O3 doping was smaller than that of Er2O3 doping. The result was discussed in terms of ionic size of dopants in CeO2 crystal.     

Y2O3对NiCr-Cr3C2金属陶瓷涂层热腐蚀性能影响行为研究

本文利用超音速火焰喷涂技术(HVOF),在20G钢表面制备了掺杂1wt.%、3wt.%、5wt.%三种不同含量Y2O3的NiCr-Cr3C2金属陶瓷复合涂层,并探究了其在650℃,Na2SO4/K2SO4熔盐环境中的热腐蚀性能。利用扫描电镜(SEM)、显微硬度计、拉伸试验机等对涂层的微观结构和力学性能进行了表征,利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、拉曼光谱、X射线能谱仪(EDS)对复合涂层热腐蚀产物形貌、物相进行分析。结果表明掺杂1wt.%Y2O3的NiCr-Cr3C2复合涂层结构致密、孔隙率低、结合强度高,显微硬度达到801HV。热腐蚀过程中掺杂Y2O3的NiCr-Cr3C2复合涂层表面均生成耐蚀性良好且致密的Cr2O3膜。随着Y2O3掺杂量的增加,涂层的耐热腐蚀性能先升高后下降,当Y2O3掺杂量为1wt.%时,复合涂层表现出最佳的耐热腐蚀性能。     

A comparative Study on the Wear Behavior of Al2O3 and SiC Coated Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Developed Using Plasma Spraying Technique

This paper reports the wear characteristics of the ceramic coatings made with Al₂O₃ and also with SiC which were performed using atmospheric plasma spraying technique on the Ti-6Al-4V biomedical alloy with the aim of improving their tribological behavior. The wear behavior of the coatings was evaluated using reciprocatory wear tester with coated substrate as the flat and alumina ball as a friction partner in simulated body fluid (Hank’s solution) environment. The microstructure and phase composition of the ceramic powders and as-sprayed coatings have been characterized using scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffractometer. Porosity, microhardness, adhesion strength and roughness of the coatings were measured as they have a bearing on wear and friction behavior. The results indicate that plasma sprayed Al₂O₃ coating exhibits higher wear resistance compared to that of plasma sprayed SiC coating. The higher wear resistance of Al₂O₃ coating is attributed to the improved melting and spreading of the alumina particles onto the substrate yielding increasingly bonded splats, resulting in compact and dense microstructure with lower porosity and higher microhardness.     

超音速火焰喷涂技术制备的双峰WC–CoCr涂层磨粒磨损特性

采用超音速火焰喷涂(high velocity oxy-fuel,HVOF)工艺分别制备了双峰结构和常规结构的WC–CoCr复合涂层。比较了不同结构WC–CoCr涂层的组织结构、显微硬度和断裂韧性;在涂层磨粒磨损实验的基础上,探讨了双峰结构WC–CoCr涂层的磨损机理。结果表明:与常规结构的WC–CoCr复合涂层相比,在由含质量分数30%超细WC粉末制备的双峰结构涂层中,WC在黏结相中溶解最多,断裂韧性最低;由含质量分数50%超细WC粉末制备的双峰结构涂层最致密,显微硬度与断裂韧性最高,耐磨粒磨损性能最优良。     

Tribological performance of uncoated and TiCN-coated D2, M2 and M4 steels under lubricated condition

Hard coatings are used to improve the wear resistance of metals which largely depends on adhesion between substrate and coating.The wear and friction behavior of uncoated and TiCN-coated D2, M2 and M4 steels were evaluated by a pin-on-disk test under lubricated conditions.In order to evaluate the influence of lubricant on wear performance, dry friction tests were also performed.The results showed that friction coefficients were very similar for both uncoated and TiCN-coated steels.Under lubricated conditions, the uncoated D2 tool steel exhibited the lowest friction coefficient, but the TiCN-coated D2 steel presented the smallest wear rate.Abrasion was the main wear mechanism in all the tribocouples.Additionally, microhardness measurements were carried out, finding an influence of the steel substrate on the hardness of the coatings.Besides, adhesion test was conducted, suggesting a good adhesion of class 1 between substrates and TiCN coatings.     

超声辅助电沉积Ni-Co/ZrO_2复合镀层的性能研究

采用超声辅助电沉积方法将Ni-Co/ZrO_2纳米复合镀层电镀到铜板表面。在不同纳米粒子添加量下,通过线性扫描伏安(LSV)和交流阻抗(EIS)对电沉积过程进行电化学表征,通过SEM、EDS对镀层的组成和表面形貌进行研究,并分别利用显微硬度计和摩擦磨损试验仪对复合镀层的力学性能和摩擦磨损性能进行表征。结果表明,超声的引入能够有效降低镀液中颗粒的团聚量,提高镀层中纳米粒子的复合量,从而改善复合电沉积过程以及镀层性能。在纳米粒子浓度为10g/L时,镀层的表面形貌、摩擦性能和硬度等性能最优。